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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.06, 713.58 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.06, 713.58 and 330.72 is: 456.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.06 : 713.58 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.06/713.58 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.06x = 713.58 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.06x = 235,995.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,995.18/517.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.42

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